Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 5 Exam portage learning/
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1. Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases?
Answer O and CO2
2. Select the correct statement
COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
Asthma is characterized by recurrent irreversible shortness of breath
Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Chronic bronchitis is reversible
Answer Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
3. There are several chemical mediators responsible for the symptoms and
complications of asthma and copd. name the one that has a known drug
therapy that has been shown to improve patient symptoms
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, Answer leukotrienes
4. T/F Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies
Answer False
5. Asthma
Answer Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
6. Emphysema
Answer air spaces increase due to obstruction of alveoli walls
7. Chronic Bronchitis
Answer irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
8. Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease
state
Answer COPD
9. T/S beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti inflammatory
effects
Answer False, they work as bronchodilators
10. Which of the following are primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
albuterol
ipratropium
fluticasone
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Questions and Verified Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
1. Alveoli are responsible for the exchange of what two gases?
Answer O and CO2
2. Select the correct statement
COPD consists of both emphysema and asthma
Asthma is characterized by recurrent irreversible shortness of breath
Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Chronic bronchitis is reversible
Answer Emphysema is a disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
3. There are several chemical mediators responsible for the symptoms and
complications of asthma and copd. name the one that has a known drug
therapy that has been shown to improve patient symptoms
1/
, Answer leukotrienes
4. T/F Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies
Answer False
5. Asthma
Answer Bronchiole narrowing causing bronchospasm and inflammation
6. Emphysema
Answer air spaces increase due to obstruction of alveoli walls
7. Chronic Bronchitis
Answer irritant cause mucus secretions to increase
8. Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease
state
Answer COPD
9. T/S beta adrenergic agonists work primarily via their anti inflammatory
effects
Answer False, they work as bronchodilators
10. Which of the following are primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
albuterol
ipratropium
fluticasone
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